Andreas Economides

3 Years Experience

I have a Masters degree in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy and a degree in Psychology, both from UK universities. I've worked as a therapist in the NHS, for charities, and in private practice, so I'm experienced in dealing with a wide range of psychological issues.
You may be thinking about therapy because you...

3 Years Experience

I have a Masters degree in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy and a degree in Psychology, both from UK universities. I've worked as a therapist in the NHS, for charities, and in private practice, so I'm experienced in dealing with a wide range of psychological issues.

You may be thinking about therapy because you have a particular concern or you may just feel that something isn't right in your life. Whatever your reason, my aim is to provide a safe, supportive and confidential space where you can feel free to talk about your concerns without fear of judgment. Together, we can explore and process difficult thoughts and emotions to help you make more sense of your current problems. With greater self-awareness and self-acceptance, you have the opportunity to change how you respond to these difficulties and to build better coping mechanisms.

As an integrative psychotherapist, I have trained in various therapeutic models, including Psychodynamic, Humanistic and Cognitive approaches, which I draw upon depending on the client’s needs. I describe my way of working as relational because there is an emphasis on the relationship between the client and therapist. Research continuously shows that the better the relationship, the more likely it is that therapy will be successful.

Before becoming a therapist, I worked in management and then in teaching. In both of these careers, what I enjoyed most was creating environments that allowed people to grow and flourish, which is what led me to psychotherapy. These experiences have allowed me to understand how hard it can be to struggle with personal issues while working in demanding and competitive environments.